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Topic: JediJman's Vintage SW Collection (Read 1604 times)

Okay, if I've timed this correctly, this will officially mark my 5,000th post on Jedi Defender. To celebrate, I've picked up the last remaining vintage figure missing from my collection. A figure that has eluded me for over 30 years - the rare Blue Snaggletooth. I wanted to take a few pics to mark the event in time and wound up taking shots of all my loose vintage. I'll eventually get some pics of my carded figs in here as well, and the vintage 12" collection I've been assembling (still need that elusive R2!). For now, I hope you enjoy the pics.

I'm actually surprised to see so many variations on the vintage figs. I know we talk a lot about how the current variations in figs and accessories and packaging could somewhat intentional, but there were just as many (if not more) variations per fig back in the 70's and 80's. My favorite is my "short-mouth" Biker Scout. I should have gotten the regular one in the picture for a better comparison shot.

I'm actually surprised to see so many variations on the vintage figs. I know we talk a lot about how the current variations in figs and accessories and packaging could somewhat intentional, but there were just as many (if not more) variations per fig back in the 70's and 80's. My favorite is my "short-mouth" Biker Scout. I should have gotten the regular one in the picture for a better comparison shot.

I wouldn't ever notice that as a kid (variants/exclusives etc.), for many reasons, nor understanding or resources, neither had a father or friend adult to let me understand that, even I had found two Bespin Lukes with blond & brwon hair, I would think that it was a mistake perhaps

Here are some updated pics of my carded figs. They are in a line of acrylic display cases, which are ridiculously hard to take a shot of with a flash (for me anyway). I've set each of them up with a more modern version of the character to show the difference between new and old. Still missing a couple of Ewoks though...

Very nice carded vinty collection you have there Justin - I'm now very jealous. Nice touch on putting the modern counterpart with them. Your loose collection brings back fond memories of many figures I never had - and still don't. Some day....

I suppose all of your modern carded figs are still packed away, no?

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Very nice carded vinty collection you have there Justin - I'm now very jealous. Nice touch on putting the modern counterpart with them. Your loose collection brings back fond memories of many figures I never had - and still don't. Some day....

I suppose all of your modern carded figs are still packed away, no?

Yep - I've got the modern loose figs on display, but definitely not enough room to get the carded ones up anywhere. The VOTC and various other exclusives that came in protective cases are hanging up, but everything else is tucked away in the boxes.